Бесплатный фрагмент - Practical English: Real Life Communication

Предисловие

Настоящее учебное пособие предназначено для старших школьников, студентов и взрослых с уровнем владения английским языком не ниже среднего. Оно может использоваться в качестве дополнительного материала в различных формах обучения. Основная цель пособия — развитие умений устного повседневного общения на современном английском языке нейтрального и разговорного регистра.

В книге представлены практические задания, направленные на формирование лексических навыков и развитие речевых умений в типичных ситуациях повседневного общения. Пособие рассчитано на широкий круг читателей, уже знакомых с основными лексико-грамматическими явлениями английского языка. В нем отсутствуют устаревшие и сугубо литературные выражения.

Учебное пособие состоит из 15 тематических блоков с упражнениями, способствующими развитию устной речи в различных сферах повседневного общения.

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This textbook is intended for high school students, university students, and adults with at least an intermediate level of English. It can be used as supplementary material in various learning environments. The main goal of the book is to develop oral communication skills for everyday situations in modern, neutral, and conversational English.

The book offers practical exercises aimed at building vocabulary and improving speaking skills in typical daily contexts. It is designed for a wide range of learners who are already familiar with the basic lexical and grammatical structures of English. The textbook does not include outdated or strictly literary expressions.

The material is organized into 15 thematic units, each containing exercises to help develop oral communication skills for everyday life.

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1. Socializing and Making Friends

1. Learn the words! Запомните слова!

to get acquainted with someone — познакомиться с кем-л.

to know someone / to get to know someone — знать / узнать кого-л.

to be friends with someone — дружить с кем-л.

to become / to make friends with someone — подружиться с кем-л.

to meet (with) someone — встретиться с кем-л., познакомиться

to shake hands / to shake someone’s hand — жать руку

to spend time with someone — проводить время с кем-л.

to introduce oneself — представиться

to introduce someone to someone — представить кого-л. кому-л.

to address someone — обращаться к кому-л.

to talk to someone — говорить, заговаривать с кем-л.

to chat with someone — болтать с кем-л.

to invite someone — пригласить кого-л.

to break the ice — разрядить обстановку

to strike up a conversation — завести разговор

to get along with someone — ладить с кем-то

to keep in touch — поддерживать связь

to make a good impression — произвести хорошее впечатление

to invite someone out — пригласить кого-то на встречу

to hang out with friends — проводить время с друзьями

to share interests — делиться интересами

to have a lot in common — иметь много общего

to be open-minded — быть открытым к новым идеям

to offer support — предложить поддержку

to express gratitude — выразить благодарность

to be a good listener — быть хорошим слушателем

to plan a get-together — запланировать встречу

to attend an event — посетить мероприятие

to share — делиться

to listen — слушать

to compliment — делать комплимент

to apologize — извиняться

to resolve conflicts — разрешать конфликты

friendship — дружба

acquaintance — знакомый, ая

colleague — коллега

conversation — разговор

small talk — светская беседа

gathering — встреча

event — мероприятие

common interests — общие интересы

trust — доверие

support — поддержка

2. Read the examples. Ask questions and continue the situations (where possible). Прочитайте примеры. Задайте вопросы и продолжите описание ситуаций (где возможно).

Example: This is my girlfriend, we got to know each other at University. 1) Who is it? Where did you meet? 2) They started dating after the first year at University. They are planning to get married.

1. To break the ice, I told a funny story at the beginning of the meeting.

2. I always try to strike up a conversation with new classmates to make them feel welcome.

3. It’s important to get along with someone if you’re going to work together on a project.

4. I make an effort to keep in touch with my friends from high school, even though we live in different cities.

5. I wanted to make a good impression during my job interview, so I dressed professionally and prepared my answers.

6. I decided to invite my colleague out for coffee to discuss our project in a more relaxed setting.

7. On weekends, I love to hang out with friends and explore new places in the city.

8. It’s great to share interests with someone; it makes conversations much more enjoyable.

9. We have a lot in common, which is why we became friends so quickly.

10. Being open-minded helps me appreciate different perspectives and ideas from others.

11. I always try to offer support to my friends when they are going through tough times.

12. It’s important to express gratitude to those who help you along the way.

13. To be a good listener, I make sure to give my full attention when someone is speaking to me.

214. I’m planning a get-together at my house next weekend, and I hope everyone can come.

15. I’m excited to attend an event next month that focuses on environmental conservation.

3. Questionnaire. Анкета

1. Could you please tell me your full name and maybe the story behind it, if there is one?

   ………………………………………

2. Which city or region do you come from, and what do you like most about it?

   ………………………………………

3. How would you describe your nationality and its cultural characteristics?

   ………………………………………

4. Where are you currently living, and how does it compare to the place you grew up in?

   ………………………………………

5. What institution do you attend for your studies, and what influenced your choice?

   ………………………………………

6. What subject are you specializing in, and what aspects of it interest you the most?

   ………………………………………

7. Can you describe your current job or profession? What are your main responsibilities?

   ………………………………………

8. Are you married or in a relationship? How has this influenced your personal or professional life?

   ………………………………………

9. What are some activities or hobbies you enjoy in your free time, and why do you find them fulfilling?

   ………………………………………

4. Match a question and an answer, then give your own answers. Найдите ответы на вопросы из списка, затем дайте ваши ответы.

Questions:

1. What do you enjoy most when you meet new people for the first time?

2. Can you describe how you usually make new friends? Is it easy or difficult for you?

3. In what places do you usually prefer to meet new friends, and why?

4. Have you ever made friends online? What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of that?

5. How do you feel about talking to strangers in public places like buses or subways? Can you explain your opinion?

6. Do you have close friends at work or school? How did you become good friends?

7. How often do you meet your friends or coworkers outside of work or school? What do you usually do together?

8. Can you tell me about a favorite place where you like to go with your friends during free time?

9. Are you currently in a romantic relationship? If yes, how did you meet your partner?

10. What do you remember about your first meeting with your boyfriend or girlfriend?

11. Have you experienced breaking up with someone? What were the reasons, and how did you feel?

12. In your opinion, what are some common reasons why people decide to end a relationship?

13. What kind of activities or places do you think are good for a first date? Why?

14. Do you know how your parents met each other? Can you tell that story?

Answers:

a. If someone smokes too much, drinks too much alcohol, fights, or cheats on me.

b. I have a boyfriend; he’s my soulmate.

c. I broke up with my boyfriend/girlfriend because my parents didn’t like him/her.

d. I like to go to a cozy coffee shop and have a lovely chat.

e. I make friends on the Internet, but I never meet them in person.

f. Not at all; I can easily start a conversation with a stranger anywhere.

g. I’m friends with everybody at the office/school. My best friend lives abroad now. We don’t communicate often, but sometimes I call her and we chat on WhatsApp.

h. I prefer to meet new people in person, for example, at a party, at school, at work, or on vacation.

i. I rarely see my friends; I chat with them online.

j. They met at work. They used to work at the university. After they got married, my dad went to the army, and my mom kept working at the same place.

k. I like to meet new people because I’m very outgoing.

l. It’s easy for me to make friends.

m. We met at our friend’s party.

n. Sometimes we meet at the gym or in the swimming pool.

EXERCISES. УПРАЖНЕНИЯ

1. Cross the odd out. Вычеркните лишнее

1. Friend — acquaintance — colleague — stranger.

2. Bye — what’s up — see you later — good bye.

3. To talk — to chat — to meet — to communicate.

4. To get to know somebody — to invite somebody — to make friends — to meet somebody

2. True or false. Верно или неверно

1. You can’t meet new people on the Internet.

2. It’s possible to meet in a coffee shop.

3. It’s necessary to say hello to people.

4. It’s unnecessary to say good bye.

5. You can chat on the phone all day long.

6. It’s impossible to meet new people on the Internet.

7. You can order anything you want in the restaurant if your friend invited you.

8. You can chat, laugh and be loud in the restaurant.

9. Men and women can’t be just friends.

10. It’s useless to spend time with friends.

3. Restore the right order. Восстановите порядок

Dialogue 1:

— Nice to meet you, Alex! I’m Jamie.

— Hi! I’m Alex. What’s your name?

— What do you like to do in your free time?

— I enjoy playing soccer and hanging out with friends.

Dialogue 2:

— Yes, I am! What do you have in mind?

— That sounds great! I can bring some snacks.

— Are you free this weekend?

— I was thinking of having a small gathering at my place.

Dialogue 3:

— Oh, that’s cool! I love meeting new people at parties.

— We met at university. We were in the same study group.

— How do you know the host?

— Me too! It’s a great way to socialize.

Dialogue 4:

— I’d like to make it up to you. Can we go out for coffee?

— It’s okay! I understand you were busy.

— I’m really sorry for missing your birthday party.

— That would be nice! Let’s plan it for next week.

Dialogue 5:

— Hey Jeff!

— Let’s grab something to eat! Are you with me?

— What’s up?

— Oh nothing! And you?

— Me neither!

— Hey Dan!

— Yeah, I definitely need some coffee.

Dialogue 6:

— Hello! Are you a student here?

— My name is Nina, nice to meet you! What’s yours?

— What’s your name?

— Nice to meet you too! My name is Nicolas.

— Do you know where the dining-hall is?

— Hello! Yes, I’m a first year student, and you?

— Me too!

— Sure, let me show you. I was going there to get something to eat.

4. Make up sentences. Составьте предложения.

Example: I am currently studying at the university to improve my skills.

1. Write a sentence about where you are currently studying or your future plans.

2. Make a sentence talking about your origins or nationality.

3. Say a full sentence about your nationality.

4. Write about your main subject or field of study.

5. Describe where and when you study English.

6. Write a sentence about your desire to improve your English speaking skills.

7. Make a sentence about where you met someone.

8. Write about how you keep in touch with friends.

9. Describe your feelings about talking or communicating with others.

5. Insert the words from the list below. Вставьте слова из списка.

1.

Invite, meet, get, chat, spend, talk, make

1. This is my friend. We first… on the Internet. 2. These are my friends. I… to know them many years ago. 3. I’m a student, I’ve got 20 classmates in my group. I… friends with all of them. 4. I have a girlfriend / boyfriend. We… time at coffee shops. 5. My parents live far away. We often… online. 6. Sometimes we… with my dad on the phone. 7. He met a girl. He wants to… her to the restaurant.

2.

to bond, gathering, acquaintance, to get to know, to invite, to hang out, to express an opinion, socialize, to keep in touch, common interests

1. It’s important to… with others to build strong relationships.

2. I met an… at the party last week, and we exchanged phone numbers.

3. We are planning a small… at my house this weekend.

4. Finding… can help you connect with new friends.

5. I would like… with you better; let’s grab coffee sometime.

6. It’s great to… with people who share similar hobbies.

7. Don’t forget… your friends to the event next week.

8. I love to… with my friends at the park on weekends.

9. It’s important… respectfully during discussions.

10. I try… with my old friends, even if we live far apart.

6. Ask questions. Задайте вопросы.

1.

1. We first met during our time at university while attending the same courses.

2. Yes, I have quite a few close friends from different parts of my life, including school and my neighborhood.

3. I got to know my classmates gradually by working on group projects and spending time together outside of class.

4. No, I’m currently single and focusing on my studies and personal goals.

5. No, I’m not married at the moment, but I hope to settle down in the future.

6. Yes, I’m free this evening and would love to catch up or relax after a busy day.

7. I’m really tied up at the moment with some urgent tasks, but I’ll give you a call as soon as I’m free.

8. No, that’s not my husband; he’s actually a coworker from my department.

2.

1. We decided to organize a gathering to celebrate our friendship.

2. I enjoy socializing with people who share my interests in music and art.

3. It’s important to keep in touch with friends, even if we live far apart.

4. I often invite my friends over for movie nights at my place.

5. We like to hang out at the local café after school.

6. I believe it’s essential to express an opinion during group discussions.

7. Finding common interests helps to strengthen friendships.

8. I try to bond with my colleagues by joining them for lunch.

9. Making new friends can sometimes be challenging, but it’s worth the effort.

7. Read the dialogue and answer the questions. Прочитайте диалог и ответьте на вопросы.

At John’s birthday party.

Brian: Hi, I don’t think we’ve met before. I’m Brian.

Natasha: Nice to meet you. My name is Natasha.

Brian: Are you a friend of John’s?

Natasha: Yes. What about you?

Brian: Yeah. Actually, we went to college together in the U.S. How do you guys know each other?

Natasha: We play tennis together on weekends.

Brian: That’s cool. So, where are you from?

Natasha: Well, I was born in Moscow but I grew up in Saint-Petersburg. Have you ever been to Moscow?

Brian: Yes. I used to teach there at Language Plus Academy.

Natasha: No way! My cousin Diana studied English at Language Plus Academy with a teacher named Brian last year.

Brian: That’s me. I remember Diana. What a small world! How is she?

Natasha: She’s great. I ran into her last month. So, where do you work now?

Brian: I work at ABC Academy in Saint-Petersburg. What do you do?

Natasha: I’m a designer. I work for an interior design company. Hey, do you want to get some food before it runs out?

Brian: Sounds great. Let’s go.

Language notes. Примечания

College — When Americans talk about going to college, the word «college» is often used interchangeably with «university». For example, «Where did you go to college?» «I went to the University of Arizona».

What a small world! — This expression shows surprise when two people who have never met before realize that they know someone or have something in common or when two old friends see each other unexpectedly in a place far from home.

Run into — To see them by chance (to run across, to bump into, to crash into).

No way! — I can’t believe it. Or, what a surprise!

Run out — When something has been completely used, the food has been eaten (to be used up, to be finished, to expire, to terminate, to end).

Comprehension questions. Вопросы

1. How did Brian and Natasha meet?

2. How did Brian and John meet?

3. What does Natasha do on weekends?

4. Where is Natasha from?

5. What does Natasha do?

8. Create two lists based on the guidelines below. Составьте два списка, опираясь на инструкцию ниже.

Appropriate and Inappropriate Questions for First Meetings.

1. Acceptable questions: Write down questions that are friendly and appropriate to ask when meeting someone for the first time.

2. Inappropriate Questions: Write down questions that are considered rude or too personal to ask during a first meeting.

Acceptable Questions:

— What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

— What kind of music do you like?

…

…

…

Inappropriate Questions:

— How much do you earn?

— Why are you still single?

…

…

…

8. Read the dialogue and answer the questions. Прочитайте диалог и ответьте на вопросы.

A gossip

Jane: Oh, my gosh. Did you hear the big news about Jake and Jill?

Amber: No. What’s going on?

Jane: They are going out! They’re dating each other now.

Amber: I thought they were just friends. Doesn’t Jake have a girlfriend?

Jane: Well, he broke up with his girlfriend and then asked Jill out on a date.

Amber: How do you know?

Jane: I saw the post on Fbook. It’s juicy gossip, isn’t it?

Amber: I think it’s good news. Jake and Jill are a good match.

Jane: I don’t think she’s his type. He’s really outgoing and she’s quite a mouse.

Amber: Sometimes opposites attract. Anyway, how is his ex-girlfriend?

Jane: She’s really depressed because Jake dumped her.

Amber: She shouldn’t be too sad. There are plenty of fish in the sea.

Language notes. Примечания

Gossip — talking about people’s personal lives and spreading rumors (to discuss things, to shoot the breeze. A gossip — a scandal, rumors, a goss)

Oh, my gosh! — a version of «Oh, my God» which many people find offensive.

Going out — the meaning is similar to Dating but a little less serious (to be someone’s boyfriend/girlfriend, to be in a relationship with) /

Broke up — finished the relationship (to break up — to split up, to separate, to divorce).

Ask someone on a date — to ask someone to go out for dinner, movies, etc.

Juicy gossip — shocking or scandalous rumors about someone.

A good match — a good couple, made for each other, fit well together (a soul mate, a sweetheart).

She’s his type — she has the kind of personality, character or looks that he wants in his girlfriend.

Outgoing — communicative, sociable, lively, talkative, friendly.

Quite a mouse — a very shy person who doesn’t like to talk.

He dumped her — he broke up with her (to dump — to throw away/out, to get rid of).

Plenty of fish in the sea — there are many other men and women in the world that a person can meet.

Comprehensions questions. Вопросы

1. What’s big news about Jake and Jill?

2. What happened to Jake’s ex-girlfriend?

3. How did Jane hear about it?

4. Why doesn’t Jane think they are a good match?

5. Why shouldn’t Jake’s ex-girlfriend be sad?

9. Bad dates. Плохие свидания

1.

Date свидание

to order заказывать

One of my friends invited me to a café. He went to get our drinks while I sat at the table. After about 15 minutes, he came back and said, «I got myself a drink; now it’s your turn to order!»

Comprehension questions. Вопросы

1. What did the guy go for?

2. When did he come back?

3. Who did he buy the drinks to?

4. Did he buy a drink to his girlfriend?

5. What is your opinion, did he do the right thing?

6. Who has to pay in coffee shops, a man, a woman or both?

2.

to decide решить

to get, to receive получить

to turn out оказаться

We got acquainted on Fbook and decided to meet that same day. I was standing on the street, waiting for him, when I received a text message: «Well, where are you?» It turned out we both lived on Sovetskaya Street, but in different cities!

Comprehension questions. Вопросы

1. Where did they get acquainted?

2. When did they decide to meet?

3. Did they meet?

3.

driver’s license водительские права

experience опыт

to bump into задеть, въехать

to ruin испортить

To impress a girl, I borrowed my brother’s car, even though I didn’t have a driver’s license or any experience. I spent 40 minutes trying to park and ended up bumping into another car. The date was ruined! The only silver lining was that the girl stayed by my side the whole time.

Cosmopolitan magazine, 2018 (тексты адаптированы).

Comprehension questions. Вопросы

1. Why did he take his brother’s car?

2. Did he have driver’s license?

3. Is he an experienced driver?

4. Did he park his car?

5. Was the date successful?

6. Did the girl go home?

7. Do you have a driver’s license? Do you remember your first driving experience? Can you park your car?

11.

1) Make up sentences using the following words. Составьте предложения со словами.

2) Use the dictionary to translate the expressions, pay attention to the meaning of the words. Воспользуйтесь словарем для перевода выражений, обратите внимание на значения слов.

1) Date ……

To ask someone out on a date, to go out on a date, who is your date tonight?

2) To return …….

To return home, to return books to the library, to return someone’s love, to return to old habit.

3) To order ………………………….

To take an order, to cancel an order; to order the dog to sit; to order (=to prescribe) a medicine.

4) To decide…

To decide for / in favor of someone / against someone / between something; it’s up to you to decide!

5) Experience…

To gain experience, wide experience, practical experience, by / from experience; to share an experience.

12. Write a story about your first / bad / good date. Придумайте историю о первом / плохом / хорошем свидании.

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*Check yourself

1. Translate to your native language. Переведите на родной язык.

1. To break the ice, I told a funny story at the beginning of the meeting.

2. I always try to strike up a conversation with new classmates to make them feel welcome.

3. It’s important to get along with someone if you’re going to work together on a project.

4. I make an effort to keep in touch with my friends from high school, even though we live in different cities.

5. I wanted to make a good impression during my job interview, so I dressed professionally and prepared my answers.

6. I decided to invite my colleague out for coffee to discuss our project in a more relaxed setting.

7. On weekends, I love to hang out with friends and explore new places in the city.

8. It’s great to share interests with someone; it makes conversations much more enjoyable.

9. We have a lot in common, which is why we became friends so quickly.

10. Being open-minded helps me appreciate different perspectives and ideas from others.

11. I always try to offer support to my friends when they are going through tough times.

12. It’s important to express gratitude to those who help you along the way.

13. To be a good listener, I make sure to give my full attention when someone is speaking to me.

14. I’m planning a get-together at my house next weekend, and I hope everyone can come.

15. I’m excited to attend an event next month that focuses on environmental conservation.

2. Restore the English variant using the sentences you’ve translated. Восстановите английский вариант, используя переведенные вами предложения.

2. Family and Relationships

1. Learn the words! Запомните слова!

Family Members

· husband — муж

· wife — жена

· parents — родители

· father — отец

· mother — мать

· dad — папа

· mom — мама

· child — ребенок

· children — дети

· baby — грудной ребенок

· son — сын

· daughter — дочь

· grandfather — дедушка

· grandmother — бабушка

· granny, grandma — бабушка (informal)

· grandson — внук

· granddaughter — внучка

· brother — брат

· sister — сестра

· older brother — старший брат

· younger brother — младший брат

· older sister — старшая сестра

· younger sister — младшая сестра

· sibling — брат или сестра

· cousin — двоюродный брат/сестра

· nephew — племянник

· niece — племянница

· a family of two/three/four/five, etc. people — семья из двух, трех… пяти человек

· wedding — свадьба

· fiancé — жених (male)

· fiancée — невеста (female) (The accent is important)

· ex-husband — бывший муж

· ex-wife — бывшая жена

Relationships & Actions

· to fall in love with someone — влюбиться в кого-л.

· to meet a man / a woman — встретить мужчину / женщину

· to date a guy / a girl — встречаться с парнем/девушкой

· to get married — жениться, выйти замуж

· to live together — жить вместе

· to move in together — съехаться

· to quarrel, to argue (is more common in spoken English) — ссориться

· to reconcile with with someone, to make up with someone — помириться с кем-л.

· to make peace — помириться

· to break up — расстаться

· to divorce — развестись

· to stay/to remain friends — остаться друзьями

Friendship & Relationship Expressions

· to reach out to someone — обратиться к кому-то

· to forgive and forget — простить и забыть

· to make amends — загладить вину

· to be open-minded — быть открытым к новым идеям

· to offer support — предложить поддержку

· to express gratitude — выразить благодарность

· to build a friendship — строить дружбу

· to resolve conflicts — разрешать конфликты

· to strengthen a relationship — укреплять отношения

· to show appreciation — проявлять признательность

· to spend quality time — проводить время с пользой

· to offer advice — предложить совет

· to celebrate milestones — отмечать важные события

· to support each other — поддерживать друг друга

· to communicate openly — открыто общаться

· to express feelings — выражать чувства

2. Read the examples. Continue the situations (where possible). Прочитайте примеры. Продолжите описание ситуаций (где возможно).

1. I come from a small family; I am an only child.…

2. He fell in love with a girl who is a year older than him.…

3. He met the woman of his dreams when he was 40 years old.…

4. They have been dating for a long time and are planning to get married soon.…

5. He married a beautiful woman.…

6. She married an intelligent man.…

7. They had a secret wedding.…

8. They live together and have a strong understanding of each other, but they don’t wish to get married.…

9. Many couples argue from time to time, but they usually make up quickly.

10. They are considering breaking up due to frequent conflicts.…

11. My friend and her husband are getting a divorce because they can’t live together; they struggle to understand each other.…

12. After their divorce, they remained friends.…

EXERCISES. УПРАЖНЕНИЯ

1. Answer the questions using your imagination. Ответьте на вопросы по картинке, используя фантазию.

1. How would you describe the size of the family in the picture?

2. Are there any relatives or grandparents present in addition to parents and children?

3. Which family member appears to be the oldest child, and which seems to be the youngest? How can you tell?

4. What specific activities are the family members doing? Are they all involved in the same activity, or are some doing something different?

5. Can you describe the setting of the scene? What clues in the picture tell you where they are?

6. From what you see, do the family members seem to enjoy spending time together? What details in the picture support your answer?

7. Are there any signs in the picture that suggest how well the family members understand or communicate with each other?

8. What can you tell about the relationships between family members? Are there any visible signs of affection or care?

9. Do you notice any tension or disagreement among the family members in the picture? What makes you think so?

10. After looking at the picture, would you prefer to have a big or small family? Explain your reasons using details from the image.

1. Can you tell me who the people in the picture are?

2. Do you know when they got married? Was it a long time ago or recently?

3. How long were they together before they got married?

4. Are they thinking about having children in the future?

5. From what you see, do they seem to have a good relationship with each other?

1. Do you know when they got married? Was it a recent event or some time ago?

2. Do you think they seem happy together? What in the picture makes you feel that way?

3. Do they have any children, or are they planning to have kids?

4. How well do they get along, in your opinion? Can you see any signs of their relationship in the picture?

5. When they argue, do you think one of them usually starts the fight? Who might it be, and why do you think so?

6. Do you believe they will stay together for a long time, or could they separate in the future? What makes you think so?

3. Insert the words. Вставьте слова.

1. I’m her ……..……/……………, she is my mother.

2. Mother of my mother is my ………………………

3. Father of my father is my ………………………….

4. I’m his …………..…/….…….….., he is my grandfather.

5. My mother’s child is my …………..…………………….

6. We got married, we are …………………. and ……………………

7. We want to get married ………………….…………………………

4. Restore the order. Восстановите порядок

1. They are divorcing.

2. They are quarrelling.

3. They are dating.

4. They are getting married.

5. They put up.

6. They live together.

7. They are breaking up.

8. They love each other.

9. They stay friends.

5. Find the answers to the questions. Найдите ответы к вопросам.

1. Excuse me, ma’am, are you married?

2. Why did you break up with your girlfriend?

3. Do you have any siblings?

4. Why do you still call your ex-husband?

5. When is your wedding?

6. Can I come to your wedding ceremony?

7. Do you live together?

8. As an only child, don’t you get bored?

— Oh, I’m sorry, but we are having a private ceremony, so it will be a small gathering.

— Not at all! I have a lot of friends, and we often spend time together.

— Our wedding is scheduled for next month.

— Yes, we live together and enjoy sharing our lives.

— Yes, I have a younger brother.

— We decided to part ways because we realized we didn’t understand each other anymore.

— No, I’m not married, and to be honest, I don’t have any plans to get married in the near future.

— We stayed friends after our divorce, and we still communicate occasionally.

6. Fill in the blanks. Вставьте пропущенные слова.

1. We often spend ……………………………… together: we go to the movie theatre or a shopping mall every weekend. 2. They divorced, but after the ……………………….. they …………………………. friends. 3. She gets ………………………….. with her boyfriend. 4. They quarrel all the time, they don’t …………………………………… each other. 5. They divorced, but her ……………………………………. sometimes calls her. 6. They never quarrel, they …………………………………………. each other. 6. After the divorce his …………………………………….. got back to her parents 7. They have a big family, they have 3 children. This is ………………………………… (how many people).

7. Read the dialogue and answer the questions. Прочитайте диалог и ответьте на вопросы.

Maria: What are you going to do for Christmas holidays?

Amanda: I think I’m just going to stay home and take it easy. What about you?

Maria: I’m going to my hometown and spend the holidays with my family.

Amanda: That sounds nice. What’s your hometown?

Maria: Vladivostok. My family still lives there.

Amanda: Do you have any siblings?

Maria: I have an elder brother and an elder sister.

Amanda: So, you’re the baby of the family?

Maria: Yeah. How many people are there in your family?

Amanda: I’m the only child. I don’t have any brothers or sisters. Do you get along well with your brother and sister?

Maria: We used to fight a lot when we were young. Now we get along well.

Amanda: What did you fight about?

Maria: My brother was such a mama’s boy. He always got more toys than me and I used to take them from him.

Amanda: Really? In the States the baby of the family is always spoiled.

Maria: Wow! How lucky. I wish it were the same here!

Amanda: Anyway, I hope you have a great time at home!

Maria: Thanks. You too.

Language notes. Примечания.

Take it easy — relax. This can also be used when saying good-bye to someone. «Bye John. Take it easy.»

Baby of the family — the youngest brother or sister in a family.

Get along with — to have a good relationship or be friendly with someone.

Fight — to quarrel, to argue.

Spoiled — a child who always gets what he or she wants from parents.

Mama’s boy — a boy whose mother takes too much care of him.

Daddy’s girl — a girl whose father takes too much care of her.

Tomboy — a girl who behaves like a boy.

Bully — an aggressive child, a child who picks everyone on, who finds fault with other kids.

Comprehension questions. Вопросы.

1. What are Maria and Amanda going to do for the holidays?

2. How many brothers and sisters does Maria have?

3. How big is Amanda’s family?

4. Does Maria get along well with her brother?

5. Is Maria the baby of the family? Is she spoiled?

8. Continue the description of the following situations. Продолжите описание ситуаций

Example:

• Tom and Helen are dating. They have been dating for a year. — They understand each other and they want to get married. They are college students. Tom is about to graduate and Helen is a fourth-year student. They are planning their wedding after the graduation.

• James and Christina are husband and wife. They quarrel every day. ………

• John and Nina are fiancés. They love each other. ……

• Pete and Kate are married. They have two children. ……

• Lee and Lisa are dating. They live together, but they want to break up ………

• Mike fell in love with Stacey, but she doesn’t want to get married. ……

9. Match a question and an answer, then give your own answers. Найдите ответы на вопросы из списка, затем дайте ваши ответы.

Questions:

1. How many people are there in your family?

2. What is your family like? Can you describe your family?

3. Do you get along with your siblings? If not, why?

4. Would you like to get married in the future?

5. Do you want to have children? If so, how many?

6. Is it possible to have a family while pursuing a career?

7. Is it acceptable to marry someone who: a) doesn’t work; b) earns less than you?

8. In your opinion, does «family» represent happiness, joy, partnership, or does it involve hard work, problems, and conflicts?

9. Why do you think people get divorced?

10. How do people in your country view divorce?

11. In your opinion, is it acceptable to move in together before marriage?

12. Do you agree or disagree with the idea that love fades after marriage?

13. Would you prefer to have a spouse or a pet?

14. What were your dreams as a child? Did you want to:

— get married

— have children

— pass the examination for your school-leaving certificate

— get a driver’s license

— leave your parents and start your own life

— have the right to vote

Answers:

• There are many women who start their own businesses after getting married and having their first child.

• I believe it can mean both happiness and conflicts. Both partners need to work on their relationship.

• I would prefer to get a pet first; a husband is next on my wish list!

• I fight a lot with my sister. We always want to use the bathroom at the same time, and she often borrows my clothes without asking.

• I’ve never really thought about it. I guess I could see myself having one or two children, just like most people!

• In my family, there are five people: my parents, my brother, my sister, and me.

• I would never marry someone who is unemployed. I might consider dating someone with a lower income, but I wouldn’t take it too seriously.

• It’s possible now, but it used to be considered indecent to live together before official marriage.

• I wouldn’t like to get married just yet. I want to graduate first, find a decent job, and maybe get a cat.

• I disagree with the idea that love disappears after marriage. My parents are happily married and have been together all their lives.

• My family is quite lively. My brother often teases our sister, which makes her run to our mom in tears, and then he gets punished. So, I don’t need a TV; there’s always some drama at home! 😄

• People generally don’t care if you’re divorced, single, or in a relationship.

10. Read the text and answer the questions. Прочитайте текст, ответьте на вопросы

In the modern world, the phrase «a husband earns money, a wife raises children» is no longer as relevant. Women want to serve in the army, participate in powerlifting, and repair cars. Meanwhile, men dream of raising children, cooking, and working in design. Over the past ten years, the distinction between male and female occupations has become less pronounced. The world is changing, and people are changing too. Most men now believe that a father should actively participate in raising his children. Women don’t want to stay at home either. It’s better to raise a child together, as this allows the child to receive love and care from both mom and dad.

Questions. Вопросы

1. List three activities that women are interested in doing, according to the text.

2. What are some things that men dream of doing?

3. How has the distinction between male and female occupations changed over the past ten years?

4. What do most men now believe about a father’s role in the family?

5. Do women want to stay at home?

6. Why is it considered better for both parents to raise a child together?

7. Would you like to raise your children together with your husband or wife?

11. Read the text and answer the questions. Прочитайте текст, ответьте на вопросы.

Annie’s Mailbox

Daughters on dad’s side

Dear Annie: Ten years ago, just before our 20th anniversary, my husband said he wanted to «separate for a while.» Actually, he wanted a divorce and wasn’t interested in doing anything to save our marriage. Then he lost his job, so we were stuck together for another two years. Finally, I moved out. Now I think I shouldn’t have left the house, because it looked like I initiated the divorce. I thought our teenage daughters would feel welcome in both homes, but it didn’t work out that way. They stayed with Dad. I remarried three years ago, and my daughters did not attend the wedding.

My girls are now grown adults, and their birthdays are next week. Their father has invited me to join them for a birthday dinner, but my husband was not invited. Part of me thinks my children should come first, but the other part says they’re old enough to accept my husband and allow us to celebrate together. Every holiday, I’ve been torn between my husband and my daughters. What should I do? — Mom and Wife

Dear Mom and Wife: Of course your daughters are old enough to know better, but they are still little children when it comes to their parents. Please do what you can to maintain a relationship with them. Go to a birthday dinner or any other holiday without your husband. And be sure to let your husband know how much you appreciate his cooperation and understanding.

To separate — to split up, to break up.

For a while — for a little.

To be stuck — to stay, to continue

To initiate — to begin, to start, to launch, to set up.

To work out — to function, to turn out well, to go as planned.

To attend — to be present at, to take part in, to visit, to show up at.

To accept — to respect, to put up with, to go along with.

To allow — to let, to permit.

To be torn — to be split, to be pulled apart.

To maintain — to keep, to look after, to support.

Comprehension questions. Вопросы на понимание.

1. What did her husband ask for?

2. Did he want to save the marriage?

3. Why did they stay together for two years?

4. Who left the house first?

5. Did they explain everything to their daughters?

6. Who did they choose to stay with?

7. Did she get married again?

8. Did the daughters accept their mother’s new husband?

9. What advice did Annie give her?

12. Make up sentences using the words from the text. Составьте предложения со словами из текста.

Example: anniversary — This year we celebrate our wedding anniversary. On their tenth wedding anniversary they threw a huge party. My parents celebrated their golden anniversary.

To separate…

To be interested in doing smth — …

To attend -…

To accept — …

To maintain -…

*Check yourself

1. Translate to your native language. Переведите на родной язык.

1. I come from a small family; I am an only child.

2. He fell in love with a girl who is a year older than him.

3. He met the woman of his dreams when he was 40 years old.

4. They have been dating for a long time and are planning to get married soon.

5. He married a beautiful woman.

6. She married an intelligent man.

7. They had a secret wedding.

8. They live together and have a strong understanding of each other, but they don’t wish to get married.

9. Many couples argue from time to time, but they usually make up quickly.

10. They are considering breaking up due to frequent conflicts.

11. My friend and her husband are getting a divorce because they can’t live together; they struggle to understand each other.

12. After their divorce, they remained friends.

2. Restore the English variant using the sentences you’ve translated. Восстановите английский вариант, используя переведенные вами предложения.

3. My day

1. Learn the words! Запомните слова!

1. to wake up — просыпаться

2. to get up — вставать

3. to sleep late — спать допоздна

4. to oversleep — проспать

5. to go jogging — пойти на пробежку

6. to do morning exercises — делать зарядку

7. to take a shower — принимать душ

8. to take a bath — принимать ванну

9. to brush one’s teeth — чистить зубы

10. toothbrush — зубная щетка

11. toothpaste — зубная паста

12. sponge — мочалка

13. to wash one’s hands with soap — мыть руки с мылом

14. to wash one’s hair with shampoo — мыть голову шампунем

15. to shave — бриться

16. razor — бритва

17. to dry oneself with a towel — вытираться полотенцем

18. to blow-dry one’s hair — сушить волосы феном

19. hairdryer — фен

20. to comb one’s hair — расчесывать волосы

21. to brush one’s hair — расчесывать волосы

(«to brush one’s hair» means расчесывать волосы, not укладывать волосы. «To style one’s hair» = укладывать волосы)

22. comb — расческа

23. to put on make-up — делать макияж

24. to put on one’s clothes / to get dressed — одеваться

25. to get ready — собираться

26. to be in a hurry — спешить

27. to be late — опаздывать

28. to arrive on time — приходить вовремя

29. to go to work / to go to school — идти на работу / на занятия

30. to leave for work — уходить на работу

31. to catch a 7 o’clock bus/train — сесть на 7-часовой автобус / поезд

32. to come back / to return — возвращаться

— home from work — с работы домой

— home from school — с занятий домой

— home from university — из университета домой

33. to relax / to rest — отдыхать

34. to do homework — делать домашнее задание

35. to go for a walk — гулять

36. to go to the gym — идти в спортзал

37. to work out — заниматься спортом

38. to walk the dog — гулять с собакой

39. to watch TV — смотреть телевизор

40. to listen to music — слушать музыку

41. to read a book/magazine — читать книгу/журнал

42. to play computer games — играть в компьютерные игры

43. to do housework — делать домашние дела

44. to cook breakfast — готовить завтрак

— to cook lunch — готовить обед

— to cook dinner — готовить ужин

45. to have breakfast — завтракать

— to have lunch — обедать

— to have dinner / to dine — ужинать

46. to go to bed — ложиться спать

47. to fall asleep — заснуть

48. to set the alarm clock — поставить будильник

49. to tidy up — убирать

50. to prepare a meal — готовить еду

51. to do the laundry — стирать белье

52. to iron clothes — гладить одежду

53. to have a snack — перекусить

54. to take a nap — вздремнуть

2. Read the examples. Ask questions and continue the situations (where possible). Прочитайте примеры. Задайте вопросы и продолжите описание ситуаций (где возможно).

1. I typically wake up early in the morning.

2. I often get up at 7:00 AM, but yesterday I got up at 8:00 AM.

3. On weekends, I usually sleep in.

4. I take a shower in the morning and enjoy a bath in the evening.

5. This morning, I took a quick shower so that I could get to work on time.

6. It’s essential to brush your teeth twice a day.

7. It’s important to wash your hands with soap before meals.

8. I wash my hair with shampoo every other day.

9. He shaves every day after taking a shower.

10. After my shower, I dry myself with a towel and use a hairdryer to dry my hair.

11. She rarely puts on makeup because she doesn’t have time.

12. In the morning, I get dressed quickly since I’m in a hurry.

13. I get ready for work quickly; I’m rarely late.

14. I arrive at university on time because I dislike being late.

15. I take the subway to work, while my friend walks. We return home together by bus.

16. I avoid driving to work to ensure that I’m not late.

17. After work, I like to relax by watching TV, reading a book, or sometimes going for a walk. I rarely play computer games.

18. I do the cleaning on weekends.

19. My parents prepare breakfast and lunch, while I cook dinner.

20. I go to bed early because I enjoy reading before bed.

21. I fall asleep quickly because I get very tired.

22. I set my alarm for 7:00 AM. On weekends, I don’t set an alarm and tend to wake up late.

3. Match a question and an answer, then give your own answers. Найдите ответы на вопросы из списка, затем дайте ваши ответы.

Questions:

1. What time do you usually wake up on weekdays? What time do you get up?

2. What time do you usually wake up on weekends? What time do you get up?

3. What time do you set your alarm for on weekdays and weekends?

4. Do you wash your hands before meals, after a walk, after going to the supermarket, or after school?

5. How often do you wash your hair?

6. Do you have to shave?

7. Do you blow-dry your hair?

8. Do you put on makeup? How often and for which occasions?

9. How quickly do you get ready in the morning, or when you’re going to a party, a concert, or a trip?

10. Are you often late for work or school?

11. Do you often find yourself in a hurry?

12. What time do you start work or school?

13. What time do you come back from work or school? What kind of transportation do you use?

14. What do you do in your free time after work or school?

15. Do you like reading? What book are you currently reading?

16. What do you prefer: reading a book or a magazine, or playing computer games? Why?

17. Who in your family does the housework? Who does the cooking? What do you prefer: housework or cooking? Are you a good cook?

18. What time do you go to bed on weekdays and on weekends?

19. What do you do before going to sleep? Do you like to take a bath before bed?

20. What don’t you have enough time to do?

Answers:

• I’ve been late once or twice in my life. I was so ashamed, and I will never let that happen again.

• I like to read a good book or listen to music before going to sleep.

• I set my alarm for 6:30 AM on weekdays and for 7 AM on weekends. I have a part-time job on weekends, so I can’t be late for work.

• I can get ready very quickly, especially in the mornings. For a concert or a party, it takes me about half an hour to put on makeup and choose an outfit. I start packing my suitcase a week before the trip to ensure I have everything I need for the flight and during the trip.

• I prefer reading; I hate computer games. I think people become less intelligent when they play too much.

• On weekdays, I try to go to bed as early as possible to get more sleep and energy for my classes. I sleep in on weekends, do my homework, and watch movies on TV.

• I’m always in a hurry.

• I enjoy reading and always carry a book in my backpack. I’m currently reading «Les Misérables» by Victor Hugo in French.

• I usually go to the gym when I have some free time. I’m into bodybuilding and fitness.

• I wash my hair twice a week. I have to blow-dry my hair; otherwise, it takes ages to dry.

• I wash my hands even if I haven’t been out. I carry a special antibacterial lotion with me and use it in public places.

• I leave for school at 8:30 AM. On Thursdays, I start later, so I leave at 10 AM.

• I come back from school at 5 PM and take a bus to get home.

• I never have enough time to see my friends. I’m so busy with my homework and part-time job that I even forget to call them.

• I usually put on my makeup every day. I use an eye pencil, mascara, and compact powder. I apply a bit more eyeshadow and some blush for special occasions.

• My mom used to do the cooking in our family. I started cooking when I moved out. I’d rather do all the housework than cook dinner. I can only prepare simple dishes.

• I have to shave my legs once a week.

•. I wake up immediately after I hear my alarm ringing. If I don’t get up, I risk oversleeping and being late.

EXERCISES УПРАЖНЕНИЯ.

1. Make up sentences. What do you use every day?

Составьте предложения. Чем вы пользуетесь каждый день?

2. Cross the odd out. Вычеркните лишнее.

1. Shower — shampoo — toothpaste — vacuum cleaner.

2. Shampoo — soap — razor — clothes.

3. Magazine — tooth brush — bath — hairdryer.

4. Comb — shampoo — towel — tooth paste.

3. Restore the order. Восстановите порядок.

1) I get up.
I go back home.
I go to school.
I wake up.
I brush my teeth.
I take a shower.
I do my homework.
I watch TV.
I walk my dog.

2) He takes the subway to go to work.
He gets up at 8 o’clock.
He’s in a hurry.
He takes a shower and shaves.
He returns home by taxi.
He goes to the supermarket to buy some food.
He gets dressed.
He cooks dinner.
He has breakfast.
He’s waiting his girlfriend to visit him.
He goes to bed.
He sets the alarm for 8 o’clock.

4. True or false. Верно или неверно.

1. It’s necessary to set the alarm to be on time.

2. It’s absolutely not necessary to brush your teeth if there’s a chewing gum.

3. It’s not handy to dry hair with the towel.

4. It’s possible to shave with a razor.

5. It’s possible to take a shower once a week.

6. It’s important to put the make-up twice a day.

7. You should go to bed on time to get up early.

8. It’s possible to do housework only before Christmas.

9. You can’t be late for classes.

10. It’s important to brush your teeth and to comb your hair every day.

11. If you don’t have enough time in the morning, you can have dinner and breakfast in the evening.

12. If there’s no soap, you can wash your hands with the tooth paste.

13. You can use the hairdryer after the shower to dry your body.

14. You can stay at the office all night, in order not to go back to work in the morning.

15. Rest-time is useless, it makes you work less.

5. Look at the picture. What does Maria do every day? Tell about your daily routine. Посмотрите на картинку. Что Мария делает каждый день? Расскажите о вашем распорядке дня.

6. Fill in the blanks. Вставьте слова.

Brush, take, wake up, be late, get up, ставить, get dressed, return, put on make-up.

I ……………………… the alarm for 7:00 before going to bed. In the morning I ……………………… at 7:00 and ……………………………………. at 7:10. I ………………………… a shower quickly, …………………………………. my teeth and ……………………………… dressed. Then I ………………………………………………… my make-up. I go to work by subway. I’m not ………………………………………. (= I’m on time). I ………………………………….. from work by bus.

7. Ask questions. Задайте вопросы.

1. ….? — I get up at 7 o’clock.

2. ……? — Usually I set the alarm for 7 o’clock.

3. …….? — I have to be in a hurry.

4. ………? — Sometimes I’m late.

5. ……………….? — I go to work by subway.

6. … — After school / work I do my homework / I do housework.

7. ….? — On the weekend I go to the gym, I go shopping and I watch a movie.

8. …? — On the weekdays I go to college / school / work and I take English classes.

9. ……? — I go to bed early, at 10 o’clock.

10. ….? — I listen to music and I read a book before going to bed.

11. …………..? — I’m reading Dostoevsky at the moment.

12. …….? — I have some free time to read and to go for a walk.

8. Ask Questions Using the Following Words. Задайте вопросы друг другу, используя следующие слова:

Get up, go to bed, go to school / to work, return from school / from work, set the alarm, after school / work (do), before sleep (do), do housework, do homework, free time (have).

Use the interrogative pronouns:

What? What time? How? How often? When?

(что? во сколько? как? как часто? когда?)

1. Form questions using the words above and the interrogative pronouns. Try to make different types of questions (about time, frequency, manner, etc.).

2. Ask your partner these questions and answer them.

Examples:

⦁ What time do you usually get up on weekdays?

⦁ How do you spend your free time?

Try to form «Whose» and «Why» questions related to the words, for example:

⦁ Whose housework do you usually do?

⦁ Why do you set your alarm so early?

9. Read the text and find out who you are.

There are three types of morning people. Which one are you?

One

What are you typically doing right before bed?

a Swiping though dating apps and guzzling a glass of pinot.

b Writing tmrw’s to-do list and applying my skin-care routine.

c Sitting on my couch in my sheet mask, avoiding blue light so I can actually get some sleep.

Two

Hi! It’s your alarm! You…

a Smack snooze until I will literally lose my job if I don’t get going.

b Jump up to pull on my leggings and hit the gym.

c Calmly roll out of bed, stretch, and think of three things I’m grateful for.

Three

Before work, you make sure to do a quick…

a Sniff of my armpits to see if I can skip the shower. Yup, we good.

b Skim of the day’s headlines plus a passage from the productivity book I’m reading.

c Meditation and yoga sequence.

Four

How long does it take you to get dressed?

a Like, 45 seconds. That’s all the time I have.

b Just a minute or two. I laid out my outfit last night, so it’s ready to go.

c IDK, 15 minutes? I’ve gotta try on a few things to see what goes best with today’s vibe.

Five

What’s for breakfast?

a I… just… need… coffee. Plz.

b A protein bar I stashed in my purse.

c Something homemade.

Six

Where do you glow up?

a Probably in the restroom at work.

b Post-sweat sesh at the gym.

c My bathroom. I burn a candle and jam to my happy playlist.

MOSTLY A’S

The Daybreak Diva

Welp. You tried. But let’s face it: you’re just never gonna be on time. Good thing you’re worth the wait. Make your mornings a little easier by mixing some protein to your milkshake. At least you’ll show up energized and ready to work.

MOSTLY B’S

The Early Overachiever

You’re basically a traveling one-woman show living out of your damn bag, because the only thing you have time for are your #goals. For breakfast try a grab-and-go smoothie. It takes two secs to make.

MOSTLY C’S

The Relaxed Riser

You live for clean beauty, healthy eats, and organic everything, and you carry that zan through the entire day. Everyone else hates you just a little bit, but you’re too busy getting joy from your organic oat meals and Latte Grande for breakfast.

From Cosmopolitan Magazine

Language notes. Примечания.

To guzzle — gobble, eat a lot and quickly, gulp down.

To avoid — to escape, to run away from, to prevent.

To smack — to slap, to strike, to hit, to spank, to press.

Snooze — a doze, a nap, a sleep.

To hit — to go somewhere.

To sniff –to inhale, to smell.

To skip — to miss out, to leave out.

Skim — a glide, a slide, a glance, a scan.

Headline — a title.

Passage — an extract, a quotation.

Sequence — a course, series, a training, an extract.

To lay out — to prepare, to plan.

IDK — I don’t know.

Vibe — positive energy.

To stash — to hide, to stock, to store.

To glow up — to refresh one’s looks (skin or makeup).

Sesh — a session.

To jam — to enjoy the music, to concert or the party.

Welp — well (like, yep)

Gonna — going to

Grab-and-go — something easy to make or some food or drink ordered «to go».

Zen –condition of meditation, relaxation, total control and tranquility.

10. Make sentences with the words from the text. Составьте предложения со словами из текста.

* Check yourself

1. Translate to your native language. Переведите на родной язык 2. Restore the English variant using the sentences you’ve translated. Восстановите английский вариант, используя переведенные вами предложения.

1. I typically wake up early in the morning.

2. I often get up at 7:00 AM, but yesterday I got up at 8:00 AM.

3. On weekends, I usually sleep in.

4. I take a shower in the morning and enjoy a bath in the evening.

5. This morning, I took a quick shower so that I could get to work on time.

6. It’s essential to brush your teeth twice a day.

7. It’s important to wash your hands with soap before meals.

8. I wash my hair with shampoo every other day.

9. He shaves every day after taking a shower.

10. After my shower, I dry myself with a towel and use a hairdryer to dry my hair.

11. She rarely puts on makeup because she doesn’t have time.

12. In the morning, I get dressed quickly since I’m in a hurry.

13. I get ready for work quickly; I’m rarely late.

14. I arrive at university on time because I dislike being late.

15. I take the subway to work, while my friend walks. We return home together by bus.

16. I avoid driving to work to ensure that I’m not late.

17. After work, I like to relax by watching TV, reading a book, or sometimes going for a walk. I rarely play computer games.

18. I do the cleaning on weekends.

19. My parents prepare breakfast and lunch, while I cook dinner.

20. I go to bed early because I enjoy reading before bed.

21. I fall asleep quickly because I get very tired.

22. I set my alarm for 7:00 AM. On weekends, I don’t set an alarm and tend to wake up late.

4. Housing

1. Learn the words! Запомните слова!

building здание

house дом

one’s place жилище

property недвижимость, собственность

country house загородный дом

flat, apartment квартира

floor, stor (e) y этаж

ground floor (брит.), first floor (амер.) первый этаж

first floor (брит.), second floor (амер.) второй этаж

basement подвал

attic чердак

stairs, staircase лестница

elevator, lift лифт

intercom домофон

to call the intercom позвонить в домофон

to live in a studio жить в однокомнатной квартире

~ in a country house ~ в загородном доме

to move переезжать

~ to another apartment ~ в другую квартиру

~ to another block ~ в другой дом

~ to another city ~ в другой город

~ to another country ~ в другую страну

to rent a flat снимать квартиру

to rent out сдавать в аренду

to pay one’s rent платить арендную плату

to buy an apartment купить квартиру

to sell an apartment продать квартиру

public utilities: коммунальные услуги:

gas газ

electricity электричество

heating отопление

hot ≠ cold water горячая ≠ холодная вода

to pay one’s bills оплачивать счета

electricity bill счет за электричество

water bill ~ за воду

heating bill ~ за отопление

gas bill ~ за газ

apartment: квартира:

studio однокомнатная ~

one bedroom ~ двухкомнатная ~

two bedroom ~ трехкомнатная ~

house: дом:

bungalow одноэтажный ~

two-story building двухэтажный ~

three-story building трёхэтажный ~

five-story building пятиэтажный ~

multi-story (high-rise) building многоэтажный (высотный) ~

to face north / south выходить на север / юг

to have a view of smth иметь вид на…

ceiling потолок

wall стена

floor пол

door дверь

key ключ

lock замок

to lock the door закрыть дверь на ключ

window окно

window leaf форточка

hallway прихожая

bathroom ванная

restroom туалет

kitchen кухня

room комната

living room, lounge гостиная

bedroom спальня

closet гардеробная

hoover (брит.), vacuum cleaner (амер.) пылесос

Interior Интерьер

In the living room and bedroom: В гостиной и спальне:

furniture мебель

table стол

chair стул

armchair кресло

sofa диван

wardrobe, closet, a walk-in wardrobe шкаф

rack стеллаж

chest of drawers комод

drawer ящик

bed кровать

bed linen постельное бельё

curtain штора

carpet, rug (амер.) ковер

lamp лампа

TV телевизор

light bulb лампочка

plug розетка

switch выключатель

extension удлинитель

air-conditioner кондиционер

bed linen бельё

In the kitchen: На кухне:

household appliances бытовая техника

fridge холодильник

stove, cooker плита

oven духовка

cooker hood вытяжка

sink раковина

dish drainer сушилка для посуды

dishwasher посудомоечная машина

to wash dishes in the dishwasher мыть посуду в машине

microwave oven микроволновка

toaster тостер

coffee machine, coffee maker кофе машина

cabinet, cupboard шкафчик

bin мусорное ведро

In the bathroom: В ванной:

bath tub ванна

shower душ

faucet with hot ≠ cold water кран с горячей ≠ холодной водой

mirror зеркало

washing machine стиральная машина

to wash clothes in the washing machine стирать белье в машине

to do the laundry стирать белье

toilet, restroom, bathroom, W.C. туалет

2. Read the examples. Ask questions and continue the situations (where possible). Прочитайте примеры. Задайте вопросы и продолжите описание ситуаций (где возможно).

1. I live in a two-bedroom apartment with my family.

2. My sister bought an apartment in a new building.

3. There are a lot of high-rise buildings in Seoul.

4. My friend moved to a townhouse; now he has a large two-story townhouse and a small garden..

5. I have a small country house near St. Petersburg, and we go there every weekend.

6. I live on the third floor; sometimes I walk up the stairs, and sometimes I take the elevator.

7. Call the intercom so I can open the front door for you.

8. My friend is renting an apartment downtown for €2000 a month.

9. I’m thinking of renting out my house for the summer while I’m away.

10. My husband and I moved to another area so that we could walk to work.

11. I pay rent every month; the rent in Russia is quite high.

12. I received a huge bill for the Internet; I won’t play online games anymore.

13. Some people don’t lock their doors.

14. It’s stuffy here; we need to air out the room. Let’s open the window.

15. Many people don’t use gas anymore; they use electricity instead.

16. The electricity has been cut off for two hours already.

17. In summer, the heating doesn’t work.

18. The light bulb in the hallway has burned out; can you change it?

19. Where is the plug? I need to charge my phone.

20. Throw out the garbage; the trash bin is full.

3. Match a question and an answer, then give your own answers. Найдите ответы на вопросы из списка, затем дайте ваши ответы.

Questions:

1. What type of house do you live in? Which floor do you live on? Do you know your neighbors?

2. Do you rent your flat, or do you live with your parents? Would you like to buy your own flat?

3. Would you like to go abroad to study or work? Would you prefer to rent a flat or live in a dormitory?

4. Have you ever moved to another place? Did you have to take all your furniture with you?

5. Do your parents have a country house?

6. Are there many high-rise apartment buildings in your hometown?

7. Do you often use the stairs or the elevator?

8. Are intercoms common in your hometown? Do most apartment buildings in your hometown have intercoms?

9. Would you like to buy an apartment by the sea?

10. Would you prefer to live in a big house with a swimming pool outside of town, or would you rather live in a small apartment in the city??

11. How do you pay your bills, at the bank or online?

12. Do you have a gas stove or an electric stove?

13. Do you have a washing machine and a dishwasher?

14. What kind of heating is there in your apartment: central heating, electric radiators, or underfloor heating?

Answers:

• I used to have both a washing machine and a dishwasher, but I gave my dishwasher to my sister. She has two kids, so she has way more dishes to wash than I do.

• There is central heating in our house. I can’t switch it off when it gets too hot.

• I would prefer to stay in the city because I study at the university downtown. I can’t afford to travel several hours every day.

• Sure. There is no way to get in without the intercom.

• I use the elevator when I’m tired or when I’m carrying something heavy.

• I have a gas stove, and I like it. I wouldn’t change it for an electric one.

• I would like to go abroad. I don’t mind living in a dorm if it helps me save money.

• I live with my mom. My sister rents a flat. I would like to buy a studio when I get a decent job.

• I pay my bills online. I have installed the app on my phone.

• I would like to buy an apartment or a small house by the sea. I would rent it out.

• I live in a five-story apartment building on the second floor. I know all my neighbors.

• We have some high-rise buildings, but not downtown.

• My parents bought a country house when I was little. I go there every summer.

• I’ve moved several times. I prefer to take my furniture with me.

EXERCISES. УПРАЖНЕНИЯ.

1. Describe the pictures. Опишите картинки.

How many stories are there?

Guess where the bedroom, the bathroom and the living room are.

What kind of property is it? (private house, country house, apartment building, office, school or kindergarten)

On what floor are: the living room, the bedroom, the bathroom, the kitchen, the hall way. Is there a basement or an attic?

Describe the kitchen.

What household appliances and interior items can you find in this picture?

Describe the bathroom.

Describe the bedroom

Describe the living room

2. Cross the odd out. Вычеркните лишнее.

1. House — building — apartment — basement.

2. Living room — TV — sofa — towel.

3. Bedroom — wardrobe — stove — bed linen.

4. Washing machine — dishwasher — vacuum cleaner — coffee machine.

5. Gas — heating — plug — electricity.

6. Country house — apartment building — high-rise building — five-storied building.

7. Stove — extension — plug — switch.

3. Fill in the table. Заполните таблицу.

Wardrobe, sink, chest of drawers, shower, bed, stove, bath tub, sofa, fridge, armchair, table, cooker hood, washing machine, mirror, dishwasher, TV, dish drainer, rack, microwave oven, air conditioner.

Living room / Bedroom / Kitchen / Bathroom

____________ __________ _________ ____________

4. True or false. Верно или неверно.

1. A two bedroom apartment has two rooms.

2. People usually place the washing machine in the living room.

3. You can put your clothes on the table.

4. It’s possible to take a shower in the kitchen.

5. The intercom is used for communication when you feel lonely and you need to talk to someone.

6. It’s necessary to lock the door.

7. It’s not necessary to pay taxes when you rent your house out.

8. It’s possible to install the swimming pool and the sauna in the apartment.

9. It’s possible to sleep on a door-mat by the entrance hall.

10. It’s typical to cook in the living room.

5. Fill in the blanks. Вставьте пропущенные слова.

Closet, lock, live, rent, plug, intercom, rent, dishwasher, bulb, gas, window leaf, move, rent out, buy, bills, use, floor.

1. I …………………………… in a studio. 2. He ……………………………….. a studio. 3. We ………………………………… to a new place. 4. They want to ………………………………. an apartment in a different block. 5. He has to pay tax, because he …………………. his house ………….. 6. I don’t ………………………………… the elevator, I live on the first ……………….. 7. I pay my …………………… each month in the bank. 8. He rarely uses …………………………………………….. to wash dishes, because he lives alone. 9. It’s better to pay ………………………….. (gas, electricity, heating) on time. 10. I always …………………………………. (close and turn the key) the door. 11. Call the …………………………………. I’ll open the front door for you! 12. There’s no light. The light ……………. has fused. 13. Electricity is expensive, I use ……………………………………. for cooking. 14. It’s too cold here, you should close …………………………… 15. I need to charge my phone, where is the …………………………? 16. Welcome to my house. You can hang your coat in the ………………………….

6. Ask questions. Задайте вопросы.

1. …………………….? I live in a studio.

2. ……………………….? I live on the fifth floor.

3. …………………….? There is no elevator in this building.

4. …………………….? I rent a flat for 800 € a month.

5. …………………….? There are all conveniences: a bathroom, a restroom, a modern kitchen, new household equipment.

6. …………………….? You can use the plugs in the bedroom and the living room. The plug in the bathroom is broken.

7. ……………………….? I do the laundry once a week.

8. …………………….? You can use the dishwasher as much as you want.

9. …………………….? The windows face the street.

10. …………………….? There is a balcony, but we never use it.

11. …………………….? I pay my rent once a month.

12. …………………….? The intercom is out of order.

7. Restore the order in the dialogue. Восстановите порядок.

— Hello. Yes, I do.

— How much do you rent it out for?

— Hello, I got your phone number from the Internet advertisement. Do you rent an apartment out?

— Can I have a look?

— For 500 € a month.

— How many bedrooms?

— Sure. Let’s meet in an hour.

— Is there any furniture and household equipment?

— One bedroom.

— There’s some furniture, a bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV and household equipment including the dishwasher and the washing machine. There’s no closet though. There’s also Wi-Fi, so you can use the Internet when you move in. — Спасибо большое, до встречи!

8. Let’s talk! Поговорим!

a) Describe your apartment in Saint Petersburg.

b) Describe your apartment in your hometown (if you have moved).

c) Describe your dream apartment.

d) In your opinion, what is the best age to separate from one’s parents?

e) What do you think makes an apartment cozy?

f) Is it difficult to live in a country house? Why or why not?

9. Read the text. Прочитайте текст.